Regional Occupational Therapist

Elysium Healthcare; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual car allowance

Mileage expenses

Blue Light Card

Pension

Onsite parking

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Regional Occupational Therapist to support up to four specialist services within the Learning Disability and Autism division. The role offers autonomy, home working, regional travel, and clinical leadership with supervision and professional support.

Travel between services is required, with four site visits expected per week and a £5,000 annual car allowance plus mileage expenses. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.
• Provide specialist OT advice, recommendations, and clinical guidance.
• Produce professional reports, assessments, and documentation.
• Complete risk assessments and develop protocols relating to equipment and therapeutic activities.
• Support service managers, multidisciplinary teams, and support staff with specialist occupational therapy input.
• Deliver training and education to staff teams to promote best practice.
• Recommend and advise on appropriate aids, adaptations, and physical healthcare interventions where required.
• Contribute to service development and the ongoing enhancement of occupational therapy provision.
• Manage your own workload and work autonomously across multiple services.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Independent working

Clinical reasoning

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Are you a motivated Occupational Therapist looking for a role that offers autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across specialist services?

We are seeking a Regional Occupational Therapist to join our established Regional Occupational Therapy team, supporting up to four specialist services within our Learning Disability and Autism division. Reporting to the Regional Lead Occupational Therapist, you will benefit from regular supervision, professional support, and opportunities to collaborate with fellow Occupational Therapists, while enjoying the autonomy to manage your own workload and shape Occupational Therapy provision across multiple sites.

This role combines the flexibility of home working, regional travel, and clinical leadership with the support of an experienced and collaborative professional team. This creates an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who enjoys independent working but values strong professional support and teamwork.

This is a regional role covering services across Yorkshire & Humber, the Midlands, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire.

Site allocation will be discussed and agreed based on the successful candidate's location, enabling a practical and sustainable travel arrangement. The role combines regular site visits with the flexibility of home working between visits.

What You Will Be Doing

• Deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.
• Provide specialist OT advice, recommendations, and clinical guidance.
• Produce professional reports, assessments, and documentation.
• Complete risk assessments and develop protocols relating to equipment and therapeutic activities.
• Support service managers, multidisciplinary teams, and support staff with specialist occupational therapy input.
• Deliver training and education to staff teams to promote best practice.
• Recommend and advise on appropriate aids, adaptations, and physical healthcare interventions where required.
• Contribute to service development and the ongoing enhancement of occupational therapy provision.
• Manage your own workload and work autonomously across multiple services.

About The Role

• Regional position covering up to four services.
• Requirement to travel regularly between services.
• Four site visits expected per week.
• Home working between visits.
• Flexible and autonomous working arrangement.
• Annual car allowance of £5,000.
• Mileage expenses paid.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

What You Will Bring

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience completing occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.

What You’ll Get

• Annual salary of £31,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free onsite parking

About Your Next Employer

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

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